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Cianna Bedford-Petersen
My research uses data-driven predictive modeling to explore personality and health within the context of online social networks. As a part of my PhD program, I also completed a Data Science Specialization focused on data visualization, functional programming, and machine learning.
Education
MS, Psychology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
2019 - 2017
BA, Psychology, minor in Statistics
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN
2014 - 2010
Selected Positions
User Experience Intern
Menlo Park, CA
2021
- Designed and executed surveys for the well-being team aimed at improving user experience and promoting a safe community for young people on Instagram.
- Provided product recommendations to multiple teams that drove short-term product changes and long-term product strategy.
R Programming Consultant
NWEA
Portland, OR
2021
- Developed an interactive Shiny application in R to calculate and visualize predicted student achievement and growth.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to optimize product usability and project timeline.
Graduate Employee
Department of Psychology
University of Oregon
2021 - 2017
- Advised undergraduate students on career decisions and course choices.
- Coordinated the statistics tutoring program, managing 20 undergraduate tutors.
Lab Manager
Department of Psychology
University of Minnesota
2017 - 2016
- Designed a study examining if goal setting encourages well-being.
- Collected data, performed analyses, and mentored undergraduate assistants.
Digital Analytics Consultant
Collective Measures
Minneapolis, MN
2016 - 2014
- Analyzed client data to provide marketing insights and recommendations.
- Utilized regression modeling to predict acquisition cost at a national school system.
Selected Teaching Experiences
Introduction to R
Department of Psychology
University of Oregon
2020
- Collaborated on the development of course materials and instruction of 50 graduate students in a week-long workshop.
Statistical Methods
Department of Psychology
University of Oregon
2019
- Developed course materials and instructed 60 undergraduate students.